CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Let's dive into the magic
Natureways Tamarind Canoe Safari can't be described in few sentences, but I'll try. The exeprience is permeated by a supernatural atmosphere, that I have never even imagine to experience. It's really just you and nature: the river, bird singing and animals. Paddling through the small channels is one of the highlights, to the extent that we named a channel "paradise channel", since it really matched with our concept of Eden. Besides the wonderful natural experience it provides, the guides are wonderful and gentle people, with true experience, knowledge, love for their job, and even surprising cooking skills! The camp-equipment was nice and quite new, and we also felt safe on the stable canoes. We will undoubtedly reccomend Natureways Tamarind Canoe Safari to every nature-and-adventure-loving person!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
3 week bespoke camping trip into Kaokoland, NW Namibia
Having been on Wild Dog Safari’s (WDS) 23 day African Odyssey in 2009 my wife and I wanted to do something more adventurous. After extended discussions involving Liz, the boss of WDS, and Tuhafeni, the same guide as we had for 2 weeks of our 2009 trip, we had a plan. A 3 week private camping tour with Tuhafeni as our guide/driver, travelling North West through Kaokoland up to Camp Synchro on the Kunene River. We would round off with a few days in Etosha.
Kaokoland is an awe inspiring area, vast nearly empty land, hauntingly beautiful desert and mountains dissected by huge ephemeral river beds where we saw desert elephants, rhino, giraffes and the enormous fresh paw prints of a lion which chose to keep a low profile! How the Himba manage to survive in this parched land is incredible.
Tuhafeni never ceased to amaze with his knowledge, enthusiasm, and incredible eyesight! Nothing was too much trouble going out of his way to make the holiday an amazing experience. Despite the lack of shops (only 2 opportunities to stock up provisions in the 1st 2 weeks!) food was plentiful and well prepared, usually cooked over our camp fire. Salads, meat and yoghurts were kept fresh in a small fridge on board our Land Rover. Tent was spacious, well ventilated and pitched in under 5 minutes.
From start to finish everyone in the company was so helpful. We were treated more like friends than clients. An amazing trip. We will be back!
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Thanks for the excellent safari
We had safari with "Wild Safaris and travel" in at least 3 national parks - Maasai Mara, Nakuru and Naivasha and everywhere we had a wonderful time. We want to thank our drivers, who are big professionals. In all national parks we saw as much animals as possible, a lot of interesting animals behavior and even very rare animals for example leopard.
So, we really recommend this company if you are planning to go to Kenya
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good tour to see the wildlife in Mikumi Nat. Park
The communication with the manager and guide was fluid and perfect before and during the tour. The service very good, the guide has a huge experience and everything was very good. I had to change my schedule just the days before, for reason of my work, and they solved everything very quick, so the tour was a success. I had very little time after my work in Tanzania but they made the best of that time; in the Mikumi we watched many giraffes, elephants, the hippos at the pool, gazelles, wildebeest, etc. I stayed in the little houses/cottages of the Nat. Park and it was good for me to see some wildlife in the night and in the early morning.
DE
Safari Njema in Selouz Game Reserve!
Msafiri Travels arranged 3 fascinating safari tours, a walking safari, a boat safari and a full day jeep safari. This safari-package provided a complete insight to explore the Savanna from three different perspectives.
We traveled from Zanzibar in the early morning to catch the first ferry going to Dar Es Salaam. Over there, our two tour guides from Msifiri Travels already waited for us to start the drive through Tanzania. After 5 hours drive, we arrived at our base, called the Hippo Camp, where we slept 2 nights in huge comfortable tents. We were provided with delicious full nutrition meals at breakfast and dinner and get abundant lunch packages on our tours during the days, to be ready to visit the home of lions, crocodiles, hippos, monkeys, elephants, giraffes, zebras, warthogs and more.
The boat safari went on the Rufiji River, which is full of hippos hailing with their ears towards our boat. The crocodiles were more shy and hided quiet under the surface. After two hours boat drive, we went on a sand bank to look for the sunset. Back in the camp, our first safari day ended right next to a warming campfire. The next day started with a walking safari in the early morning accompanied by loud shoutings of monkeys. A tour guide in traditional decor taught us a lot about how to survive in the Savanna by using its natural resources, which can be found in the bush. We also saw a massive nest of termites that clear up the area. During our walk we were protected by a local ranger. After this safari, we get an extensive full breakfast at our camp, until the jeep safari started.
We passed the old German Mtemere Gate to enter the Selous Game Reserve, one of the largest faunal reserves of the world and the largest in Tanzania. With an area about 50,000 square kilometers it covers 5% of the total area of Tanzania. All of the big fives are living in this area and many other animals as well. We spend this day together with lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, gnus, and warthogs. While the lions were sleeping in the bush, we ate our lunch packages right next to the crocodile lake, watching elephants drinking water on the opposite shore, a really exciting experience for all of us.
After two full exciting and informative days of safari experiences, we were brought back to Dar Es Salaam and finally reached Zanzibar with a huge bunch of life-experience giving impressions.
Safari njema sana sana!
SI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great experience - I recommend it
I took 1 day visit to Mikumi and it was unforgettable. Nesto - guide was great. He pick me up on time and told me a lot about national park and Tanzania in general. He was very friendly and a very good driver. I recommend Selous agency!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Comprehensive knowledge of and access to Uganda's cultural, historical and wildlife treasures.
Jungle safaris knows Uganda inside and out. Their tailor-made trip for me delivered what was promised and more. From the well known national parks to the off-the-beaten path villages; from north to south and east to west; from the mountains to the cities, they had no trouble taking me to the places I wanted to visit and arranging accommodations and meals to fit my requests. Competent and friendly driver and guide made my journey very memorable. And they showed great sensitivity to their very diverse clientele's backgrounds (language, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, beliefs, etc.)
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve by Kate
We saw several prides of lions munching on a fresh kill, what more could we have hoped for!? I guess that might sway my opinion a little bit.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A fantastic first-African-safari experience
We were fortunate enough to see all of the big 5, even the elusive leopard, so we were very lucky! Not to mention the weather was always on our side. I can't remember exactly where we camped, but it was impeccably maintained. Very clean and high-quality without feeling like mass-market tourism. It was a beautiful experience going to sleep in our tents to the sounds of hyenas going about their lives. We had a couple of different guides who were all very easy to talk to an informative. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kruger and South Africa in general to anyone who desires a unique wildlife experience.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Feel the Serengeti, and Nature
The owner of this business is a one of a kind gem, young, listens well, energetic, and knows the Safari business well. I have been on Safari in Tanzania 10 or more times, as well as other countries. His drivers know your itenerary, and often stop for things not expected that you are interested in. He knows every hotel, and every room. His cars are in great condition and he will help you decided what kind of Safari, and what kind of hotels, and cars. But if you have a favorite, he knows them too. We had a KLM flight delay, followed by an unexpected trip through Istanbul. We thought the Safari in Tarangiri, Serengeti, Manyara, and Ngorongoro crater was NOT going to happen when we found ourselves 3 days late. George Joseph, the owner, had spoken and emailed often enough that he re wrote our adventure. We wanted to camp in the Serengeti and 5 star hotel some nights. We did it all. Not one bad thing to say, and in my 25 years of time spent in Africa he nailed a perfect trip. His prices are moderate, but his quality is high. KILIDOVE is the best. The camp experience was in Nakasia and Tarangeri. We had Hyenas around our tent one evening, and woke up to 4 giraffes eating near the front door. Stork, and other birds flew into the area all the time. The hotels we stayed in at Manyara and Ngorongoro were breathtaking, the rooms overlooked the lake and crater. The food was great. Box lunches were very good, often way too much food. We had night skies that you wouldnt get in any city, and saw the big 5 in one day. The drivers are knowledgable, and often offer a track off the beaten path littered with other Safari cars. We saw Cheetah, Lions, and Leopard all in one trip. The lion kill of a warthog was, well, its Africa and exciting to see nature throught the eyes of the animals. We saw birds, snakes, wild dogs, and too many other animals to name. The quality starts at the top, George took our disaster and turned it into the best vacation Ive experienced in Africa. After we met him, I knew that we would be friends for a lifetime. I still write, and he still answers. Ask him about his family and go to see them if you want to top off a trip with a memory that you will NEVER forget. I am forever greatful for his positive way in approaching his work, family, and life. The driver we had was Bonaface, and he has eagle sharp eyes. He spotted animals and birds, knows their body language and habbits. He was a pro in every sense of the word. He also made time for us to be able to do some shopping, and last minute things we wanted to see. But, we didnt stop there, we went on a 3 day Zanzibar excursion. I was in Zanzibar 5 years ago on my own with the wife. This time, we handed him the reigns, and we saw more and did more in 3 days than the week we had 5 years ago. He knows this business. Im open to questions, photos, anything you need to be sure that you get the wild or tame experience you want in East AFRICA. Not one thing to wish I saw or did. We spent 6 nights and 7 days, all park fees included. The tents were luxury tents with hot water and all, and Lions walking around your vehicle will get your adrenalin flowing. No car malfunctions or break downs, lots of bottled water for safari, just about perfect.